Childminder in Southwark

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires improvement

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The provision is good

The childminder knows children well and plans a variety of fun activities that are based on their interests and are age-appropriate. The childminder offers children lots of encouragement as they play and supports their emotional well-being in an effective way. Children show they are happy and that they feel safe. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She frequently has conversations with children about the importance of sharing and taking turns. She also helps children to develop their patience and show consideration towards each other. Children behave well and have appropriate understanding of the boundaries of the setting.

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The provision is good

Children are keen learners and join in with enthusiasm. They delight when making cakes and the childminder supports their independence, language and mathematics skills well during the activity. For instance, she helps children to discuss the 'sticky' and 'gooey' cake mixture and uses mathematical language such as 'less', 'more' and 'half'. Children also have fun exploring the story of 'Rosie's Walk'. They enjoy discussing the animals and hear new words such as 'haystack' and 'windmill'. Children evidently enjoy their time at the childminder's setting.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses the information she gains from parents, as well as her own observations and assessments, to identify what knowledge and skills children need to learn next. She plans for their interests and abilities accordingly. Children have positive attitudes towards learning and are making good progress. n The childminder extends children's learning experiences beyond her setting throughout the week. For instance, children visit local parks, farms and frequently play with other children from a childminder network. This helps to support their social development and broadens their first-hand experiences of the wider world. n The childminder forms good relationships with children. She frequently talks to them during play and it is evident that they have a good bond. Children show good engagement and are eager to try new activities. n The childminder helps children to lead active and healthy lifestyles. She provides

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need to do better?

healthy and nutritious meals and snacks and frequently plans active play, either in her garden or at a local park. This helps to foster children's physical and emotional well-being. n The childminder supports children's independence very well. Children are confident to make choices about their play and the childminder follows their lead very well. During baking activities, the childminder offers lots of praise and encouragement which motivates the children well. This also helps to boost their self-esteem and children show a 'can-do' attitude.

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29 January 2024 n The childminder has a good range of books and resources that children thoroughly enjoy. She frequently reads them stories with props, which captures their interests well. The childminder also has ongoing conversations with children during play. However, on occasion, the childminder does not fully extend children's vocabulary and learning to the very highest level. n The childminder has some resources that help children to gain awareness of different cultures, abilities and gender. She also has discussions about others' lives that are different to their own. However, the childminder does not maximise opportunities to teach children about different cultural celebrations and events throughout the year to maximise their awareness of diversity. n The childminder builds positive relationships with parents. She provides them with regular updates about their child's development and next steps for learning.

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need to do better?

Parents' written comments express that they are happy with the provision and they value the safe and happy environment that the childminder creates. n The childminder regularly reflects on her strengths and areas for development. She includes parents' and children's views when making evaluations of her service. Furthermore, the childminder shows strong commitment to keeping her professional development up to date. For instance, she frequently completes relevant training, such as on supporting children to develop a growth mindset and how to include mathematics in children's play. This helps her to expand her knowledge and enhance many aspects of her curriculum and practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n further enhance interactions in order to extend children's language skills and overall learning to an even higher level n strengthen ways to teach children about diversity and lives different to their own.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 107172 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10285323 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 17 March 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in the South Bermondsey area of the London Borough of Southwark. She operates from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provision. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided both indoors and outdoors. n The inspector considered parents' written views during the inspection. n The inspector held a discussion with the childminder about the leadership and management of her setting. n The inspector viewed key documents, such as suitability information for the childminder and the other household members and the childminder's training certificates.

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Inspection activities

29 January 2024 We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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29 January 2024 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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